Deadline: 2-Dec-24
The Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will help support communities impacted by the recent rise in hate incidents in Ontario.
Aims
- The Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant aims to:
- combat hate in Ontario
- build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities
Funding Information
- One-time grant of $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000
Protection measures
- Recipients can use the funding to enhance or implement protection measures, such as:
- making building upgrades
- enhancing locks
- installing cameras
- training staff
- completing security assessments
- introducing safer cybersecurity measures
- hiring professional security
- making repairs
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for the grant, the organization must:
- be operational in Ontario on October 31, 2024
- hold gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance at least once a month as part of regular activities
- own, lease, license or rent a non-residential indoor facility in Ontario or have an event permit for hosting gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance
- exception: 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations that primarily hold 2SLGBTQQIA+ annual cultural gatherings and hold a valid event permit, or own, lease, license or rent a non-residential indoor facility in Ontario are also eligible
- be in compliance with filing, reporting and other requirements under the federal Income Tax Act or as established by the Canada Revenue Agency
- Eligible Organisations
- To be eligible for the grant, the organization must be either:
- a registered charity or not-for-profit corporation without share capital
- a First Nations band council
- a First Nations tribal council
- a First Nations education authority
- To be eligible for the grant, the organization must be either:
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply for the grant:
- sports organizations, sports teams and recreational, athletic, hobbies or games-oriented clubs
- organizations whose primary activity is organizational or administrative meetings, for example, regular meetings to award cultural grants, or meetings of business organizations like a board of trade
- organizations whose primary purpose is to advance a political cause
For more information, visit Government of Ontario.